High On Life Review

[@henriqueacabral]

Lol that 10 knocked out to 8 is so adequate to the spirit of this game

[@BenHopkins1000]

Well, that’s what they get for badmouthing the critics

[@dannypassion]

@@BenHopkins1000 lol

[@dygitalsol7312]

Almost had me for a second

[@michaelwesten4624]

lol but xbox kids will still buy it

[@coltonallgire1135]

@@michaelwesten4624 You mean play it for ""Free"" since Game Pass is superior to playstation?

[@troysam1994]

Game made me feel like a kid again. Haven’t felt this way playing a game since the original Ratchet and Clank. So much personality, so much franchise potential.

[@AkiraFollower]

That was exactly my sentiment. HOL reminded me of playing the first ratchet and clank (the most atmospheric in the series).

[@BrandonTK]

Exactly

[@ilovedrums1000]

But it's for xbox so a lot of dumbass gamers will automatically shove it aside

[@Marko-ij4vy]

Interesting this game made me think of original ratchet and clank too.

[@MyMonkeyBaby]

Omg same

[@therealbalto24]

The fact he gave it an 8 even after having performance issues on Xbox shows how much he really loved it.

[@TheJusticeLeague]

he gave a 10 but bumped down bc the game said to plus nobody fkn uses xbox unless theyre broke. game is awesome on PC

[@shooby117]

@@TheJusticeLeague thanks captain obvious, we all saw what happened in the video

[@nickstark8479]

@@TheJusticeLeague Uh oh, guess I'm broke 💔. Putting my house on the market as we speak.

[@homelander2243]

@@nickstark8479 it really is. Explain how Xbox has always been the cheaper console and also outsold every gen. 🤔I’ll wait

[@boko1063]

@@homelander2243 we better than the ps4-5

[@taymatosama]

Ha, love the twist with the final score.

[@glodusmuspell9069]

Gun actually asked to knock down few scores from ign? That's why Ign humored him and raised the score for a few

[@apfelschorle1988]

@@glodusmuspell9069 thanks captain obvious. You can now fly away

[@Carloszavalalol]

@@apfelschorle1988 can you explain

[@ashun9792]

what do you mean?

[@hikaru2657]

@@ashun9792 in the game You get a discussion where the gun critiques the game and tells them to rate us lower

[@jakemarklew1960]

im really hoping we get some dlc packs with new weapons, bounties, locations etc because this game is amazing!

[@williamwhitebirch9191]

Or that the hinted-at sequel isn't too far away, at least.

[@madmonty4761]

@@victorngo9489 bad take

[@kluaa683]

@@madmonty4761nah

[@simchaschneider6600]

Same

[@Gimmemine59]

@game dev and chill exactly, the psychology of it leads to more in app purchases and games being unfinished when released

[@dm8751]

I'm loving the game so far and It actually does what videogames are supposed to do: giving us a great time!

[@matthewscraig81]

Did you like the meme about the Hud in games? Where all the pop ups keep coming onto the screen 😂

[@markshepperson3603]

Looks like it’s from the same team that did Oddworld fps a little over 20 years ago.

[@ferrr7778]

Exactly!!! People forget that videogames are just to have some fun

[@CrimsonFIame]

Something people seem to be forgetting these days.

[@God-vl8qo]

@@matthewscraig81 Meme? Bro just say joke

[@Locknuts84]

A game hasn't made me laugh for the right reasons in a long time. This is great.

[@LinktheSamoyed]

the guy selling vials is the first game in a long time to get a belly laugh out of me as it was so unexpected, then gets pissed with you for asking for me more.

[@goby1764]

All the jokes in this game are super lame. How did you laugh??

[@AnggrekBiru]

@@goby1764 because he have a better taste of humor than you?

[@hil_silva]

Guardians of the Galaxy is also funny

[@Locknuts84]

@@goby1764 Just started it. The intro video game dialogue had me laughing. Not sure how anyone could not find that funny, but then again, very little makes me laugh these days, so maybe I'm the weird one.

[@cousinchris5851]

An awesome original comedy FPS with zero microtransactions is so refreshing.

[@izziakepic]

458 likes and no comments let me fix that

[@JesusFlores-lc4lv]

just beat this today and man it should've been longer but great game all around sad it's over

[@XSR1K]

Why is no one mentioning the fact that the level designs, details (interior and exterior) is better than most AAA games today. Feels like a believable world

[@UniDeathRaven]

graphics insane in this game, felt like 100 million dollar budget game.

[@DBCKIAN]

not even that but the audio choice for each level is such a piece of art

[@Mr.Unfair]

@@DBCKIAN yeah but when multiple characters are talkig at the same time theres litterally no failsafe for that kinda thing so. Both or more characters are speaking at the same volume at the same time. Makes it impossible to enjoy it sometimes.

[@mantid83]

Definitely worth the score. Having a blast playing it.

[@Blazing_Hotmagma]

cool beans

[@ProjectPhoenix21]

That score callout at the end, awesome

[@TempleofShaolin]

Great game, would like to see what they do with a bigger budget

[@ogrenator]

Best IGN review in a long time! respect! This game is a breath of fresh air and not for everyone but those saying it’s terrible need to get over themselves

[@endermetal]

A consistent theme I've seen mentioned in a lot of reviews is the constant weapon chattering. Most reviewers are complaining about this, but early on in the game there is a prompt that says YOU CAN TURN IT OFF... Gah. Enjoying the game so far. Edit: minor grammatical error and fixed the last sentence

[@peacemaster8117]

@@endermetal But if you turn off the dialogue then you're just playing through a mediocre shooter in a weirdly silent world. It's not exactly an improvement.

[@bobbyrester6478]

@@peacemaster8117 so then don’t complain about one of the main characteristic of the game If you’re also going to complain about it without said characteristic

[@khimaros]

@@endermetal this isn’t Arstechnica, you don’t need to explain your edit reasons, you’re gonna confuse the simple folks… 😜

[@jadeskye7600]

It’s garbage

[@wolfpaws5405]

This game literally have me in tears especially when u find the psychotic knife who cares only about stabbing people

[@christopherpaulo6818]

Knifie is wifie

[@shaboy1988]

Technically better games have come out this year, but this game has me gripped and listening to every single interaction. Favourite game of 2022.

[@KoolSocietyFilms]

Yea me too

[@lordartoriuscollbrande7434]

This game should’ve beat Elden Ring at the Game Awards.

[@Buff_Yoda]

@@lordartoriuscollbrande7434 how? This game came out after the game awards

[@vivekstreme1994]

@@lordartoriuscollbrande7434 lol no way. wtf this is a ripoff of doom.

[@gazusquens4568]

Its an 8, you can leave now.

[@jeffnduran]

Thank you for watching the whole thing, so we don't have to.

[@Puer20]

No it’s a 10

[@poordegenerate]

Sad how people like the number in the very end of the video.

[@gazusquens4568]

@@Puer20 nope

[@MichaelNmN]

The hero we need...

[@mohammadashikurrahman7530]

What🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. That's a very unique/creative way of reviewing. You guys should do more creative reviews.

[@jord1215]

Justin roiland and his crew are geniuses, one of my favourite games this year. 9.5/10 for me

[@buenosdingdong]

It’s the most fun I’ve had gaming in years, so different and a joy to play, can’t wait to go back and make different decisions and hear different dialogue.

[@167hamzarana8]

It’s really great to see games that aren’t afraid to take risks.If we don’t appreciate such games,we would only get remakes remasters

[@marvdatboi]

Was not expecting that final score but it’s great nonetheless

[@rasesmus7932]

Its an 8

[@anshitgupta1294]

@Rasesmus it's a ten bro

[@dannypassion]

@Anshit Gupta lol watch the next 5 seconds for the real score

[@Driven215]

@@anshitgupta1294 😂

[@anshitgupta1294]

@@dannypassion its sarcasm

[@killerrick9643]

This game has been amazing. Hysterically funny and a very well made game for the first time in a long time

[@sivangamesnl5854]

is there anything to do after finishing the game?

[@shockwave_edits9568]

@@sivangamesnl5854 100% it.

[@williammuirhead6927]

Awesome review. Very well done with the joke score at the end

[@breadslinger271]

This game has been a "breath of fresh air" IMO.

[@HeyLookPropane]

That's the greatest score reveal in the history of IGN lmao

[@hypermario24]

Incredible review. We really need more games like this. 8.5/10 imo.

[@aspizak]

jb smoove is amazing in it, i'm crying when he talks

[@AliHasan-ds2jv]

This game is hilarious, I'm 2 hours in and enjoying every bit of it

[@bbbazzinga]

Spot on review, I'm a couple of hours into the game and while it's got it's issues I'm having a lot of fun playing it!

[@Omie-Wan-kenobi]

One of the most entertaining and funny games I’ve played in a long long time. Im loving it

[@roborievolo1578]

The fact they put in the IGN reference at the end.... amazing it is still a masterpiece in my heart

[@cmcsdf]

This should be the gold standard for review writing, presentation, and editing. Makes me excited to play the game but also with the awareness of its imperfections

[@sonofabirch1989]

it's interesting how a lot of the negative reviews I've read/seen for this game tend to be UK/EU based reviewers or if they're NA based, they're admittedly not fans of Rick & Morty.

[@JoyTuub]

Only 3 hours in so far, but in personally enjoying the game. The writing hits for me, even if it is a bit over board. Definitely been a pretty divisive game.

[@djjjjj]

The metacritic score for this game wrong, 61 is on series X is way too low. This is a solid game. 👌

[@vincelupone]

1:01 is the gun watching the movie too? Fantastic!!

[@CaptainBumbaclart]

This game needs sequels, spin offs, multiplayer,dlc everything!!!!

[@Showmaann]

yessssss

[@DinkWhit]

They could easily make this a franchise

[@BlindedBraille]

3:43 for those who don't know the commentary is done by Mike from RedLetterMedia. He has a couple lines as other NPCs in the game.

[@topshelfgaming420]

The ending to this review was just perfect.

[@Corey_Rowe]

Just a shame it's so short, now let's convince them to do a fallout style version of this set in the same universe, more weapons and planet travel atleast.

[@kennypowers1945]

Who knows a sequel could be even bigger if this does well which it seems like it is

[@erniegutierrez410]

High On Life is an awesome surprise. Definitely my favorite game of 2022 😎

[@therealbalto24]

I'd say it's the coolest game of 2022

[@thelean_indian8030]

Game of the year for me. 🤠

[@unknownsoldier6731]

Don’t mind me, just waiting for PlayStation goons to get angry at you for daring to call this goty

[@Lylamariam]

@@unknownsoldier6731 Yeah keep waiting...

[@KyleRiv7]

@@unknownsoldier6731we’re ready for them to reply😂🥊

[@lavitz95]

I'm like 2 hours in, and man, it's sooo funny, just picking between the red guy and the blue guy, worths every cent.

[@encryptor6710]

The Callisto Protocol who? This is the game we needed all along.

[@OTG1776]

As a PlayStation guy and not being a fan of Rick and Morty this game isn’t for me but respect to Microsoft for giving out a quality game for free on game pass. Respect!

[@Evanz111]

Damn say what you want about the game, but the art direction is gorgeous. It’s like cyperpunk in space.

[@josephbyrd9140]

What a amazing game definitely was needed to send off the year what a gem for gamepass too

[@me1648]

Can’t stop playing I’m having so much fun exploring the words and doing the story. Im only on my 4th bounty and so far they have been so much fun. Lastly it’s fantastic how this game is on game pass.

[@HarveyTAS]

Kudos on the score knockdown gag! haha

[@BP-dn9nv]

Glad to see Xbox get at least a little love this year. Really do hope they manage a comeback soon.

[@anthonyspann2812]

3:42 is that Mike's voice from Redlettermedia?

[@oldgregg86.]

Justin Roiland. The man of 1000 characters, all with the same voice and personality. Is a fun game though.

[@HarrisNtemar5O5]

That twist with the score at the end was comedic genius!🤣😅😆😂

[@Bavari90]

One of the best games I've played this year, absolutely amazing. 💚

[@karllong1570]

IGN best review of 2022 best presentation and layout well done sir 👍🍾😇

[@AnonSA]

First single player game I've played start to finish in years - absolutely loved it!

[@XiLock_Alotx]

No joke, one of the best(albeit not many) MS exclusive releases in the past 2-3 years. Yes I’m including Halo in that decision

[@MVIVN]

The final score bit actually made me laugh out loud! 😂

[@MVIVN]

@@originalityisdead.9513 It didn't get a 10. Did you watch the whole video?

[@wg676]

@@MVIVN it did get a 10.

[@MVIVN]

@@wg676 Final score was an 8

[@lordrefrigeratorintercoole288]

@@originalityisdead.9513 alien isolation is a one trick pony and it deserves a 6. This game is much more fun and the 8 fits it perfectly

[@Justin-ko1ht]

​@@originalityisdead.9513alien isolation is really really bad compared to this game

[@endhouse1507]

high on life = fun , do you remember fun? thats the point of games.

[@mrglass7133]

Game has great combat and there's so much fun

[@Ali-lm7uw]

This game is so, visually beautiful and engaging

[@carlosalvarado7887]

Was not expecting an 8. I’m really enjoying the game. Well deserved.

[@coltonallgire1135]

Would have been a 10 if it WASN'T FOR THE LAZY GAME DESIGN

[@gabrielgiovanni69]

This game has kept me in stitches since I've been playing.

[@ggali09]

I’m really enjoying the game so far. I’d really love a way to adjust the FOV, it’s stopping me from having an extended play session.

[@TRIassicFORCE151]

The aliens riffing the movie Demon Wind are the crew from RedLetterMedia

[@pablomulvihill]

This game has bought a glimmer of hope back to my interest in gaming

[@Xeribus]

💀 the end

[@budgetbiscuits9766]

Finished it yesterday ... loved it

[@kdubspencer3390]

Did you discover the secret place with the mayor and hint to the sequel .

[@budgetbiscuits9766]

@@kdubspencer3390 yeah man in the haven was great

[@hunkofhamofficial]

5:13 You do know what settings are, right?

[@bleedszn]

the best boss fight was the dude who slipped and died during his intro sequence lmfao that was so funny

[@DanXcel]

Great review Travis and awesome twist at the end 😂

[@eliuq4157]

The joke about the kid that called everyone fresh meat but was actually 30 years old and would be mourned little by his mom was evil and hilarious

[@crisgarcia286]

"LETS DO IT!" 10/10 Must Play

[@PhilipAusWien]

It's a 8

[@romanov3937]

If High On LIfe gets a sequel, i'd love to see more types of Guns and living weapons like Knifey. A Machine Gun or Bazooka Gatlian would be really cool. Maybe we could even visit Knifey's planet and pick up more melee living weapons, like a short sword or a Katana.

[@gopherborcb8128]

This review is so much better than Gameinformer’s 5.75 review. Dude obviously has no sense of humor. Great game

[@blmaners93]

I'll be very excited if there's gonna be a sequel. There should be new places, new enemies, new abilities, and new friends. It will be awesome.

[@deeznuttz905]

You dont say?? A new game should have new stuff in it huh🤦🤦

[@NoExplosionsMcgee]

There's FULL movies you can watch in game?! Wow, haven't seen a game do that since the bloody PS3 version of The Darkness.

[@coryhaase1237]

High on life can be the ratchet and clank adult version we all screamed for only meant for Xbox

[@davidmurphy7332]

I've enjoyed what I've played so far to be prepared to wait for a patch that will hopefully mean the performance issues aren't quite so jarring. Definitely one of the most enjoyable gaming surprises this year - if they get running properly on console!

[@Jordanfiend361]

Game is super hilarious been playing last two days. Very entertaining

[@walbercollyer]

Tremendously cool game.

[@roor.6783]

This game is absolutely amazing

[@pandemix69]

That 10 out of 10 gag was pretty funny 😆

[@jessewarren9177]

Honestly a refreshing game compared to the rest of what is on the market.

[@larryhouse3776]

I've heard nothing but love from everyone who's played it. Feels almost like robbery however, having a gem thrown straight to gamepass, when it's deserving of more.

[@tomacandelara]

how is it robbery? The developer clearly was happy with the $ offered to put it there and both the games/developer's profile is being raised with all the awareness of it since its on gamepass.

[@Igga_killer]

It's bargain bin shovelware

[@headbang3r1186]

Robbery or value added to keep customers invested in a subscription service?

[@georgehernandez9767]

The humor inside the game with the writing is awesome. The arsenal designs are giving me design reminders from Aardman’s Creature Comforts, Comedy Central’s Crank Yankers and the Hubba Bubba and Apple Jacks commercials from the 2000s.

[@christopherburgos8342]

Just imagine the potential.! Adding new guns with famous voices from other adult swim shows like family guy, american dad etc..

[@MONROE_GAMES1981]

If your gonna use an adult swim actor they need a gun voiced by Dana Snyder

[@o377691]

Nice review. Finally a win for xbox, hopefully this the start, going into next year..

[@Korpus_Draige]

IGN gave Grounded a 9 and Pentiment a 10.

[@SLIPPYSLIPS]

Absolutely LOVING this game!!!

[@lukecologne8804]

Im speculating we either get a second game or a Dlc where we have to deal with Dr. Gurgula

[@ZEBRACOW13]

It’s the breath of fresh air gamers needed lol. Hilarious and fun.

[@goochpanooch]

Ive watched quite a bit of this game and haven't even Smiled, laughed, giggled, or chuckled. Its like its catering to Middle schoolers

[@ProexProduction]

Did not expect that score!

[@rasesmus7932]

its an 8

[@bbyboybrzy]

Watch the ending lol

[@ProexProduction]

I've been had 😂

[@darkdr1fter]

The critics are wrong, don't believe the metacritic score. This game is so much better than that, it's totally underrated

[@stoneystone6032]

It's a new game with incredible writing with a old school game feel

[@GenikaXVI]

It's great, almost finishing him , feels like you're in the Rick and Morty multiverse

[@pneumonoultramicroscopicsi4065]

Best score reveal ever

[@samikhalifa6021]

IGN - well done 👍🏾 They actually got me with the end!

[@strangerofthe2067]

Phil your divorce lawyer would be very proud of this score. He would do a double jump of joy if he could 😂